According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, Portuguese coach José Mourinho has reached a personal agreement with Real Madrid for a contract that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2028.
The report states that the Madrid club is now willing to pay Benfica's release clause to bring "The Special One" back to the Spanish capital.
This return would be one of the most sensational moves in European football, as Mourinho had previously managed the Madrid team from 2010 to 2013, a period in which he won the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
Mourinho's name has often been linked with spectacular comebacks during his career, but a return to Real Madrid would once again bring a charismatic and exceptionally experienced figure to the Los Blancos bench.
After the return of Zidane and then Carlo Ancelotti, now it's Mourinho's turn again.
Contacts between the parties have been ongoing for weeks. Initially, the idea was proposed by agent Jorge Mendes at the end of March, but was rejected by Madrid's management.
However, the sporting situation and the tensions in Real's dressing room changed everything.
The negative results, the heavy atmosphere and internal problems convinced Florentino Pérez that Mourinho was the best option to restore discipline and stability to the team.
Although the Portuguese coach has publicly denied contacts with Real Madrid, sources close to the club confirm that talks have been ongoing for three weeks.
Mourinho has been wary of Benfica, a club that had twice requested a contract extension until 2027.
Now everything seems ready for the return of the "Special One" to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
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